TJ Maxx - Bigger Than You Know
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- Опубліковано 21 лют 2023
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Episode Description: The company behind TJ Maxx has been more significant in retail than many may realize. They have been the owner of multiple different chains, many of them major. It all leads me to believe that they are bigger than you know.
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It’s amazing how many thriving companies decide to bankrupt themselves by acquiring failing competitors…
That's the mistake Ames made, buying competing retailers causing them to go bankrupt. Ames went out of business 20 years ago
feels like half the videos company man has made
Guarantee the people in charge made their money. It's always the workers who get screwed in deals like that.
@@chewysaiditfirst Workers lose their jobs, investors lose their savings, and management walk away with fat paychecks
@@davinp they're back!
My memories of TJ Max come from my Mom forcing me to go with her while she spent over an hour looking at all of their stuff.
Relatable af
Same lmao
Wow. My mom would spend an entire afternoon there.
Same. Now I like shopping there with her.
Same. I can't stand spending more than about fifteen minutes in a clothing store. It just has no appeal to me. Then again, I order all my clothes online and they are basically different colors of the exact same shirt.
In the early 90s, I was a store manager of TJ Maxx in the Washington DC area. Back then, there was a trifecta of similar stores: TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Ross Dress For Less. Managers (myself included) hopped from one to the other - it was pretty much the same business model.
Marshall’s and CVS being owned by the same company is the most wild thing to me lol idk why
Yep and they're both doing pretty well. I feel bad for Rite Aid though. They seemed like a thriving Pharmacy company but it doesn't get a lot of foot traffic now... 😢
@@runrafarunthebestintheworld my local rite aid is run down and mostly empty. Complete opposite from when I used to go there as a kid.
@@mawlinzebra mine is now a goodwill
@@morebrodieforfun All of the Rite-Aid stores around me got turned into Walgreen's.
It only makes sense because they’re both New England companies lol
I used to work in a HomeGoods distribution center. There is some overlap in merchandising between brands and every once in a while we would have to replace the tickets (Price stickers) on merchandise from another brand (Marshall's, TK Maxx, etc.) to be sold in HomeGoods. I remember the TK Maxx one in particular because the price was in Pounds rather than (US) Dollars and it was a unique sight.
While I used to work in the back room of a HomeGoods store, and we did get the (very) occasional item with Marshall's tags instead of HomeGoods. I forget if they got re-tagged or what.
EDIT: Also, I think he showed the TJ Maxx a couple doors down from my old HomeGoods at 11:04. That strip mall has been anchored by a Target since it was built in the early 1990s, and the rest of the mall reflects Target's architecture of that era.
TK Maxx stores in the UK often have US or Canadian brand tags on them with their respective currencies. I've also seen a TJ Maxx tag before here.
I remember the tags being like that sometimes too. I worked at a TJ Maxx in college and worked in the fitting room (as well as adjusting the areas around it when it was slow), so a lot of customers would bring clothes to me and therefore do my shopping 😂
@@enlightenedgroyper2956 No -- and I don't think that's even the right state.
These days they've started to use generic price tags without the store logo, so it can go to any of the various TJX banners.
I shop at TJ Maxx way more than other department stores, because TJX sells lot of surprising products like FILA shoes and jelly belly candy, Nintendo Switch wired controllers and even disposable cameras that were on sale!
As a kid, one of the only pieces of solace that I would have getting dragged to the store with my mom is that I'd get my little bag of jelly bellies at the end.
@@DecayingReverie I used to hate going to TJ Maxx as a kid, because of being dragged there and how boring the store is compared to big department stores that had lots of stuff that weren’t just clothes! The $2 jelly beans are a sweet deal, and now they’re selling toys which as a parent, it’s even better now than a department store like Kohls!
TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Home Goods are always an interesting visit. You can find lots of nice home stuff, but it's also a crapshoot if you can find one that isn't damaged or broken in some way.
If you see an item that you really like, then BUY IT immediately. Do not wait, as it will likely not be there if you leave the store and then later return to purchase it... 🤦♀️🤷♀️
I’m from the UK where we have Tk Maxx and I have to admit, as a low income 22 year old man TK Maxx and it’s pricing strategy makes it practically the only clothing store I ever go to, unless its a specific item of clothing I’m looking for. It covers all my needs and often tempts me to try new brands / styles I haven’t seen before and its at a great price. I hope TK Maxx stays around forever it’s fantastic.
Sierra Trading Post is a big reason why I'm a fan of TJX. Though Marshalls and HomeSense have decent name brand closeouts and irregulars at affordable prices, the outfitter gear and outdoor clothing is a bargain. If you're a winter sports enthusiast, shopping the orange tag clearance in March or April can get you Marmot or North Face coats for 50%-75% off MSRP. The gear I've bought over five years ago is still my go-to on any day on the slopes, hiking, or camping.
I load up on SmarrWool at Sierra.
They could stock a bit less Spyder gear. Nobody wants that goofy junk.
Yep I’m not going to wear a big spider like I’m repping Spider-Man.
Sierra Trading Post was so much better before they were acquired by TJX. Lots of sales, coupons, loyalty discounts, oddball clothing and gear. Now it's much more generic and the prices aren't nearly as discounted as they used to be. Their stock of bicycling clothing and down jackets are absolutely decimated compared to previous years for instance. They also seem (much like TJ Maxx and Marshalls) to prefer manufacturer overruns of already cheap brands, rather than heavily-discounted higher quality past-season styles. There's not nearly as many surprise finds as there used to be.
I jokingly call Sierra Trading "TJ Maxx meets REI" because it's a lot of durable outdoor gear but way more affordable! We even found a $500+ spotting scope there for like $350 once
If u like it now you would’ve absolutely adored it before it was acquired. There was a lot more options and way way better deals, all year round
Here in Britain, TK Maxx is akin to what we call a “jumble sale”. It’s quite exciting going in and not knowing what you may find. The difference is that you’ll find better quality items compared to similarly priced rivals.
I wouldn't really think of TK Maxx like a jumble sale personally, I see it as an end of line reseller (which is basically what it is) selling last seasons branded stock at discount prices. To me a jumble sale is old second hand stuff
@@moltenriches the lack of real organisation adds to the jumble sale vibe
@@philthornton1382 I don't get that vibe personally but each to their own
I worked in TK Maxx warehouse. I secured shoes and sorted them by size and sex. The job was mind-numbing, but the workplace and company culture were amazing! I, among other part-time minimum wage workers, was actually treated with respect. People were nice to each other and smiled when communicating. The only reason I dreaded going to this job was me having to ride a bike through a forest during early morning hours! Which is on me xD
Amazon MUST take notes and be held responsible for their inhumane practices. Looking at TK Maxx, there is no excuse for horror stories coming from Amazon workers. Fuck Amazon, long-live TKM!
Honestly, Amazon workers and other poorly treated employees should simply walk away. Learn from the experience and just walk out. There's opportunity everywhere.
@@billschlafly4107 yeah but jobs are hard to come by these days. If they had options, I’m sure they wouldn’t stay there.
Why should Amazon be held accountable? People do not have the good sense to leave? You sound like nanny state idiot.
@@billschlafly4107It's not that easy depending where they live. Working in an Amazon warehouse maybe the best job available that's close to them even if its awful and excruciating to work in 🤷♂️ Hence why more States in the U.S need better working rights protections and punish companies who bust unions 👍
I briefly worked at the Marshalls warehouse back in November being a ticketer. The job sucked, and the guy training me barely spoke any good English. Although I was impressed how he spoke more than 3 languages. Most of the people there didn't speak English.
I quit that job once I got hired at Chewy's.
Glad to see that this channel has sponsors and is continuing to grow.
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Company Man - Bigger Than You Know
Well produced, interesting videos without all the extra fluff. This channel's quickly becoming a favorite of mine, despite business not being a typical interest for me.
@@juliancen2815 love this comment xD
@@robertgrant2934 That’s something that’s been on his video board for years but he’s not made.
We need an episode on Big Lots😵💫 I just read their annual report and they had a $12.5 million loss. Would love to hear your take on it, love your videos🙌
He actually did an episode on Big Lots. He posted that video back on November 21, 2018.
This will be interesting. I think that one of the things that hurt their business was they got away from being a close out store to focusing mostly on furniture.
As a man, with little to no home decor sense at all, home goods has helped me make my house a home. The lack of directed sales and their non-branding approach(over-stock from many different manufacturers) has made me feel at home making these kinds of decisions.
My mom got the tj maxx credit card and had it for 11 months. She always payed in full, on time and kept her balance under 30%. When she didn't use it for one month, they closed her card and a week later she got a letter saying she was a "high risk" user.
Crazy
That's on the bank (currently Synchrony Bsnk, I believe).
This was a really good video, so many different companies mentioned. Company Man should of also mentioned Ross and Burlington Coat Factory or a weird one like Bradlees.
Pay is among the worst! Among the highest gap between bottom vs CEO.
Worked at TJ Maxx Homegoods Aliso Viejo, CA
I'm just grateful for their deals..
TK Maxx was my clothing shop of choice for a while - never advertised though so I didn't understand why the store operated the way it did. But I loved shopping there as a teenager - even if the store layout was a bit confusing. The Sports/Leisure section would fluctuate and sometimes would spill over to half the store!
Don't you think some TK's are better than others? Seems to depend on the area they are in.
I’m not sure if it’s my local TJ Maxx, but they allow you to bring in your leashed dog in the store since they sell dog toys.
I love bringing my dog along since I have a PetSmart and TJ Maxx in the same shopping center.
I hate it when I step on dog poop while shopping
All of them do. I work a TJ Maxx and some people bring their dogs: It's heartwarming.
I work for the company. As long as you your dog on a leash or in a cart if their small enough, you're more than welcome to bring in dogs. Honestly some of those dogs are more well behaved than the kids
I remember when they sent a notice to stores telling staff to not kick people out of stores for having a dog unless it's causing problems. This was shortly after we heard about a Marshalls manager kicking out person with a service dog.
We also had to do a bunch of ADA compliance training.
I had such primal fear cause I thought this was my work app going off for work since I work at a tjmaxx
I was recently out shopping and happened to walk into a TJ Maxx, Marshall's, and Home Goods one right after the other, and I realized they all were selling the exact same stuff.
I currently work at a TJMaxx. Great company, great people! I’m happy to go to work with my coworkers, etc. Literally the only problem is the entitled customers. If customers picked up after themselves and were accepting of our policies…. well, I probably wouldn’t have a job then!
I worked for TJX 8ish years between 2013 and 2021 at both tj maxx and marshalls stores. The growth I saw during that time was pretty crazy.
Is it true it’s just a big junk store? Why would anyone specifically go there to buy something?
@@ryanjohnson4565 eh, not exactly. a lot of the stuff is just overstock they bought from big brands at a bulk discount. you'd go there to buy cheap jeans for $15 that might not be the best quality but get the job done. or to buy a $7 t shirt.
Oh I know how big the place is every time my girlfriend decides to stop by…
Delusional
😂😂😂
I’m obsessed with TJ/Marshalls/Homegoods 😭😭 I will say I feel it’s not as much of a “find” like it used to be. I typically have an idea of what I’m going to find. They have some brands they ALWAYS carry and have an abundance of but I know if I need certain things I can go to one of these stores and get it. Thanks for the video! I’m glad I finally know why across seas it’s TK and not TJ lol
I'm surprised you didn't mention Ross. That's usually whom I think of as a competitor when I consider going to. Marshall's
Ross is a discount version of Mervyns which is owned by Target.
Mervyns Liquidated and closed in 2009.
@@mitchbart4225 The Man who started Mervyns, started Ross
@@johnbernstein7887RIP Mervyns 🙏🏽
I worked at TJ MAXX when there were only 3 stores. I worked in the buying offices and it was a great company from the CEO on down.
Being a person who has had the chance to work in some way for the parent company itself about a year ago, I was aware of the current companies but was not aware of the history of other companies. I'm actually kind of glad you covered this, as it's a far-reaching brand that's so fascinating as you keep looking. Thank you for your hard work!
Mind blown! 🤯 I grew up with Zayre and had no idea of its TJ Maxx connection!
TJ Max Marshall’s & Homegoods are probably some of my favorite discount retailers.
I grew up in the UK thinking TJ Hughes and TK Maxx were basically the same thing and have only just now found out they're not 😂
Im 58 and have been shopping at Marshall since 13 or 14yrs of age. It all started with my Mom taking us there yearly for school clothes. I still mainly shop at Marshall today, but had noticed for years now the stores inventory has had a major decline, and now after watching your video I can just about pin the decline on the tj buyout. To bad because i was always hoping for a turn around but now think ill just do more purchasing on line like most folks are doing and is the way things are headed anyways. I enjoy all your videos and this one was no exception. Great content!!!🙏🏿
YES!!!! YES!!!!! YEEEEESSSS!!!!!
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR YEARS 😂❤️ What took you so long to make this video!?
TJMaxx is such a part of my life, idk what I'd do if it didn't exist.. & I'm from MA! Thank you Company Man.
Lol. I always say that going to tjmaxx is like visiting your mom😂. I have got nothing but quality items like Le Creuset, Staub, beautiful trench coats, hand bags, jackets and many others from tjmaxx or Marshall's. I got a movado chrono frkm tjmaxx for less than one third of the retail price of Macy's.
Employees there are all awesome unlike the ones in department stores.
Gotta point out that TJ Maxx also seeks out cheap inner ring suburban decay properties. Low rents and low property taxes are a big part of their success, especially here in Texas, where property taxes are high. In fact , TJ Maxx is evidence that an inner ring area is on the way out of complete decay.
Zayre was one of my family's favorite stores. We didn't have a lot of money so cheap was important. I was just a kid at the time so I loved Zayre because the toy department (my priority) always had at least one of everything already open. Got to play with many toys totally for free that way. Zayre was also notable because their loss prevention workers would follow me around the store, everywhere. Look up and there was always a head peering around a shelf trying to catch me doing something. But everything was already open. My family shopped at BJs for a while but they closed most of them in the area. Never shopped at any of the other chains. But I thought TJX also had something to do with either Staples or Office Max. Forget which.
My family too. It was at the edge of our mall here and that was how we usually entered the mall. Got a lot of stuff there over the years. Not to mention all the 45 vinyl singles I bought there as a a kid. A great place and a great memory. Ames never was the same, Zayres was better.
Worked at a TjMaxx for 8 and a half years and would constantly get asked if the products were second hand.
When I lived close to a Marshalls, I used to like shopping there. Dept stores seemed really overpriced for everyday items. Socks, underwear, belts half the price. The only downside was that it might be a bit of a gamble if you were going to find what you needed. I think I even bought a calvin klein suit there for about $30 once.
Big fan of Homegoods, Ross, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, and Burlington Coat factory. They literally are all basically the same store, except I think TJ Maxx has more clothes along with Burlington, Marshall’s is an in between with Ross, and home goods is for the most part mainly home goods. Love these discounts, and honestly great stores. You never know what you’re gonna get from them ❤
Keep up the posts, I really enjoy your videos always consistently interesting
I had no clue they were related to BJ's Wholesale Club. It's funny because the very first TJ Maxx in my area was built right next to where a BJ's Wholesale Club was built. And I live in Massachusetts. I always thought that the BJ stood for Berkeley and Jensen which is all over their products the same way that Sam's Club was all over Walmart.
Winners and Homesense are often integrated as one huge store (at least here in Quebec) and it’s a pretty amazing place to shop. Prices are amazing simply just because the clothes are from a one year old collection or something. You get all the great brands for a fraction of the price from elsewhere!! I’ve been pretty much only shopping there for the last 10 years…
Some spots here in Toronto have both in the same area and then have a Marshall's close by too.
I love TK-MAXX
When my wife and I went to London a few years ago, when were surprised to see the TK Maxx store without knowing the actual connection. and It indeed is very much the sam as TJ Maxx. We bought a backpack and some clothes there.
I’d love if you did a video one day on why some store locations of a brand are allowed to go on for years with very few shoppers, very outdated interiors all while being dirty/messy. TJ Max and Marshall’s are in this boat with many stores being busy and clean but the odd store that drags on for years looking virtually abandoned in the 90s with an empty parking lot. I always wonder why these stores aren’t just shut down or updated with new management to keep the store at least clean, organized and bring customers back in. Long John Silvers, Pizza Hut, KFC and big lots are all brands that come to mind with many strangely underperforming and seemingly forgotten store locations.
You did an amazing job! Great video very detailed. I almost thought you were going to forget HomeSense but you caught it right at the end. 👍
I am a cleaner in a TK Maxx store, and I have to say that out of all the retail stores, the cleaning company I work for sometimes threw me on for cover. TK is the nicest 😂👍😌
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@@KydraExhale what are you talking about? 💀🤣
I'm from Massachusetts and had no idea all this was centralized around there! It certainly explains why there are so many Marshall's and TJ Maxx stores in the northeast.
I personally live in the same town as the headquarters and I was shocked to find out how big they were. You can pass by the headquarters every day but you have to do some research to find out the true scale of this company. Also, department store Staples and audio company Bose are headquartered in the same town.
I live within walking distance of a shopping center with a TJ Maxx/Homegoods, and a Ross store. Between the two, and also a Kohls in the same location, I have basically no need to go anywhere else for clothes. I don't care if the clothes aren't the most fashionable or anything, they all have good deals.
I'm sorry I don't give you enough thumbs up, I love and look forward to your videos, I'm sad you aren't able to produce them faster. Thank you for doing what you do.
I JUST landed a job here!
1:44 🎵 No it's never, ever the same place twice 🎵
WOW!!! Did not expect to see BJ’s in the TJX mix. Thanks for sharing this whopper. ♥️😉
I love TJ Maxx you get designer for a discount. A high end thrift store basically. They always have cute stuff and you can definitely snag some goodies. I got a pair of uggs one day, so happy and they were like $60 or so, and I wear an Adult 8.
Good to see this channel growing
Noticed TK Maxx grew even in 2021, impressive
I was in a Bealls outlet store in Orlando, FL and I could've sworn I was in a TJMaxx store! The layout, size, look, was almost identical. It doesn't appear they are connected at all, but I thought it was interesting. Great videos!
Love your channel!!!!
Keep it up man ! Glad you didn’t throw in the towel ❤️
It’s so funny to me that they own a bunch of stores that you would think were competing. I love their stores even though they tempt you to buy stuff that you don’t need. Homesense has a great furniture collection. My favorite thing is finding my favorite hair products and candles for a discounted price and TJ Maxx and Marshalls.
8:16 It's funny always hearing "you guys probably know [company the video is about]" & half of them I don't as I live in England, but then seeing the image of the TJ Hughes store that I walk past every day on my way to uni & remember going to often when I was much younger was a real shocker haha
Had no idea they were associated with Home Goods. Thanks for another great one as I didn't know TJ Maxx was bigger than we knew!
Great video and good Video, Can I request that you do some companies in the trucking industry, since I don't think that industry gets enough recognition.
I LOVED both Zayre and Hit or Miss!
Sierra is definitely one of my favorite TJX stores. I always see dogs there at one by me. I’d love to see a video on them.
Wow. As a truck driver, my company handles alot of department stores. TJMAXX is one. We also do some Marshall's and Homegoods. Been to the Marshall's DC in Bridgewater and Homegoods DC in Lordstown. I knew those three were together. We also do some BJs stores out-of the BurlingtonNJ DC. Had no clue BJs was part of them.
I actually didn't know that Lane Bryant was involved in this story and I'm HOWLING as someone that used to work for them, twice, and now the company seems to be in major trouble itself.
My mom worked there as well lol 😂
But I think Victoria secret just surpassed them, when LB actually has better quality bras !
@@puppyluv271 I'm surprised La Senza and VS had the same parent company for years. And La Senza has the more durable bras between the two. VS is just all sizzle but barely durable at all when I wear it.
I remember Ames, can you do a video on them, please? Are they still around?
My mother's side of the family does a yearly "white elephant" exchange (gag gifts under a certain price), and my main reason to go to TJ Maxx is to find something for these exchanges. I've often found some very good (bad?) items there that work well for the exchange, which is why I've kept going back.
That said, I have bought some other, more useful, items from them in the past as well. So while it's not a place I visit super-regularly, it's a store I have reasons to visit.
The first TJ Maxx store I remember was in Springdale, OH near Cincinnati, and there was a Zayre next door to it back in the 1980s, which explains the connection, I suppose.
We've had 2 Zayre's in Chattanooga (Golden Gateway and East Ridge) and it's still missed around here, along with Hill's Dept. Store (they had locations in Hixson, Brainerd and Fort Oglethorpe, GA).
I remember a "Hit or Miss" being in a shopping center near me in the 90s. It stuck out to me because I thought it was a strange name for a store. I had no idea they were part of a massive chain! I never really spent much time there. I figured they were something local or small. Then it disappeared - I guess part of that massive closure.
Love your videos. Very educational. Do you have one for Ross Stores
Being from MA, I'm familiar with TJX. I've driven by the headquarters building many times. I actually work right up the road from the BJ's headquarters in Westborough. I pretty much only buy clothes from Marshalls or Burlington Coat Factory (similar store)
Great Video as always.. Anyway you can do local city stores specifically lime DR. JAYZ, ALEXANDERS , VIM all located in NYC
I love T.J. Maxx. Stores. I knew about how they procured products, so I have been shopping quality goods at T.J. Maxx for a long time. But I did not know it was so much bigger. Thanks for making this video
Notifications for the win 🎉
In my area of the country there are tour busses that come from mexico to shop at shopping centers where TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, and Burlington are all grouped together.
Happy to hear about Zayre in a video.
I think one thing that is hugely advantageous is the fact that they have the ability to keep inventory different between Marshalls and TJ Max. So many of their stores are right next to each other and I'm assuming many of them are the original competing stores or at least done intentionally because shoppers will take time to go to both places for the different verity
I love shopping at both Tj maxx and Marshalls cause I almost always find good deals on things!
I only knew of TJX being comprised of TJMaxx, Marshall's and HomeGoods. Their register queue system with the robotic prompt directing you to the open register being the give away they are sister companies.
I love your outro song!
I've been working for the company for nearly two years now. I absolutely love it personally, but I think that comes from the freedom management has to run their stores. And that varies greatly from store to store and especially brand to brand.
Great job thanks for your hard work
you should look into Mitsubishi for Bigger Than You Know. Most people think they're a car company, but that's just a tiny part of their company. They own a bunch of American and European companies as subsidiaries. I only learned how big they were when I realized that the company I work for, which is a food processing plant in the American Southeast, is actually quietly under their ownership. They also own real estate companies in New York and Australia, for example.
My wife drags me to TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls.....and I just sit on the bench in the shoe area til she is done...an hour or two later...gosh, wonder how many other guys have to endure this also....like this comment to cast your vote guys!
I really liked AJ Wright when they were open. You could get a lot of great brands for less than half the price of other retailers. It was a pretty great store.
Whew AJ Wright is a throw back and I miss them
I forgot about AJ Wright lol
Hey CM, you should do a video on Boscov's. Very interesting story.
I always preferred TJ Maxx but I’m genuinely surprised that Marshall’s is not larger. I feel like on the west coast I largely see Marshalls and Ross stores
Yep same. Marshall's still advertises just as much as TJ Maxx does and they're pretty similar to TJ Maxx.
Same on the east coast as well
Great video! TJMaxx also acquired online outdoor retailer Sierra Trading Post in 2012.
Its poetic you talked about them and grandma and I went to our closest tj Maxx in atascocita.
I'd like to see a video about Home Quarters Warehouse. Its a big-box hardware store mostly on the eastern shore that I think helped make Lowes/HD popular. I worked for them back in the early 90's and the company has an interesting history. It was closed and liquidated in the late 90's.
I'm constantly surprised at how many shopping centers around here in MA can have both a TJ Maxx and a Marshalls. One place in Northborough will, very shortly, have a TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and HomeSense, all from the same parking lot. And there's a BJs there to boot!
Well this was nice getting a little history about my workplace.
I was so confused when I was visiting London and saw a TK Maxx, lol. I went in and it seemed pretty similar to the TJ Maxxes that I've been to in the US, both in terms of the products sold and the prices
Ironic you upload this on the day I put my 2 weeks in after working for TJMaxx for 6 years. Haven't even watched the video yet but I know I'll dig it a ton.
I live in a place where there is a dollar tree and next to it is 5 below and next to that is Tuesday morning and next to that is Ross and the next to that is finally TJ Maxx. (there's also with Dick's sporting goods Ulta and bath& body works in the same shopping center) being able to see the price rangers vary from sort of store is really interesting. I literally instruct my boyfriend on how to shop frugally by starting with the Dollar tree and going up from there. And also teaching him about quality over quantity and what actually works and what doesn't. It's been cool. I like the place . I sometimes get what I want and sometimes I get what I need. But for the most part it's just going in there to look around and have fun
Your theme song and voice always make a bad day better
Tj maxx is one of my favorite stores! I always find the best things
Wow! Amazed you would do Bigger Than You Know on a store company/chain! I realize they do own several chains including Marshalls and HomeGoods. I can't wait to see you upload a Bigger Than You Know video on Peanuts!